Responsible for overall management of Trade payables for our Accounts Payable Department across multiple companies, our Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing approximately 5-7 local direct reports and our remote work handled by the Shared Service Center in Central America. You will be in a collaborative environment of 3 Managers within the Accounts Payable group and 1 Director, working alongside 2 other Managers who are directly responsible for: All strategic initiatives such as Supply Chain Finance, Extended Supplier Terms, onboarding of electric invoices via Tradeshift, and Specialized Payment processes.

• You will be responsible for managing the accounting and book-keeping processes related to a full cycle Accounts Payable
• Department for Trade Expenses such as: registration, approval process, payment runs and execution execution , maintaining an accurate subledger, Ticketing Queues, and Reporting
• Liase with our main suppliers for your assigned area, including Airlines, Carriers, Rail, and Truckers
• Assist in the development and implementation of Policies and Procedures/ Operating Standards, setting priorities, and developing department goals and objectives
• Manage the day-to-day tasks of the department and staff, providing technical guidance and expertise to subordinates in day-to-day management of accounting activities within their area of specialty
• Direct, coordinate, assign, and audit the quality of work performed by your staff and Service Center.
• Responsible for month end reporting, supporting the business with ad hoc reports and analysis, the month end close process, and requests from internal + external auditors.

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or a related field
• 7+ years experience in Accounting
• 5+ years experience directly managing 3+ individuals
• Experience managing multiple supplier relationships
• Strong with cross functional collaboration, with experience managing internal customer relations with other branches, management, and affiliated companies
• Strong technical skills in Accounting Software applications, MS Office, and Excel (for example Pivot Tables, VLookups, and Formulas)
• Open to International Relocation for Internal Candidates
• This role is 4 days in office in Jersey City, NJ and one day work from home